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JEFFERSON CITY - The 2008 state legislative session ended Friday as Missouri lawmakers worked to pass many bills.
Published: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 10:08 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - The legislative session is just now wrapping up, and as expected, there was a lot to get done today.
Published: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 3:32 PM
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COLUMBIA - Shopping and spending at the Farmers Market just got easier.
Published: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 5:35 PM
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COLUMBIA - More people are using prescription drugs today than ever before.
Published: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 3:07 PM
COLUMBIA - A gas leak on the MU campus disrupted final exams and traffic at 11:30 a.m.
Published: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 7:39 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - If you would like to sell metals in Missouri, you'll soon need to show an ID.
Published: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 4:53 PM
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MID-MISSOURI - Newly released state rankings show some schools in mid-Missouri at the bottom of the barrel.
Published: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 4:28 PM
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COLUMBIA - This war story began for Bob Murasko in the summer of 1945. But the story's threads weave a tale without an ending, even after more than six decades.
Published: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 1:05 AM
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COLUMBIA - While many MU students prepare for graduation, one group is focused on a much sadder situation seven thousand miles away.
Published: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 9:02 PM
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COLUMBIA - A sluggish economy could affect some post-college job searches.
Published: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 9:05 PM
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COLUMBIA - Latinos make up the fastest growing part of Missouri's population.
Published: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 8:13 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - Restaurant owners might be taking on some new expenses.
Published: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 4:28 PM
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COLUMBIA - The National Institutes of Health have awarded MU a nearly $2 million dollar grant to help attract more minority students to the study of science.
Published: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 4:14 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY- Mo-DOT is down to one of its last new construction projects for the state's five-year transportation improvement program.
Published: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 5:20 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - With only hours left in the legislative session, a feud brought the action to a sudden halt. Except this time, it's Republicans against Republicans.
Published: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 3:47 PM
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COLUMBIA - KOMU 8 News told you 2 weeks ago about a cancer-causing chemical in Columbia's water supply. City residents just got letters of explanation this week.
Published: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 3:55 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - There is some controversy Wednesday night over Missouri's Medicaid program.
Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 10:32 PM
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COLUMBIA - With all the talk about high gas prices, a student researcher from the University of Missouri may have a solution.
Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 9:15 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - A bill up for vote could change Missouri laws when it comes to the growing population of illegal immigrants - if it's ever voted on.
Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 9:11 PM
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COLUMBIA - Temperatures are rising and so are the concerns of some parents.
Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 9:19 PM
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AUXVASSE - After outbreaks of severe storms and tornadoes across Missouri, one local community has the chance to a give potentially life-saving warning to its residents.
Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 5:36 PM
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CALLAWAY COUNTY - People have until Friday to file comments on plans to develop part of the Mark Twain National Forest near Columbia.
Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 5:36 PM
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COLUMBIA - The city plans on installing red light cameras at various intersections, but a bill could restrict how those cameras are used.
Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 5:33 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - A statewide competition is helping teens express themselves while they exercise.
Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 4:19 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - When your doctor writes you a prescription, you expect to be able to fill it on the way home.
Published: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 9:51 PM
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COLUMBIA - Students at MU have the chance the give away their used items and benefit the Columbia community.
Published: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 8:21 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - They fight for the U.S. and try to bring basic rights to others, but some soldiers have trouble exercising one of their basic rights.
Published: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 9:04 PM
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COLUMBIA - Researchers at the University of Missouri are warning farmers to check their crops for an unwanted pest, or be prepared to lose them.
Published: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 5:34 PM
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COLUMBIA - Buying books for classes is a price college students have to pay when it comes to the high price of education.
Published: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 4:30 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - A recent study says Missouri's current foster care rates are too low.
Published: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 5:51 PM
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SHELBY COUNTY - Towns in Shelby County were jolted with tornado warnings Tuesday morning.
Published: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 5:38 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - School days are chaotic enough, but what if your child's bus didn't show up one morning?
Published: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 4:14 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - Bringing a photo ID to the voting booth is up for debate again.
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 8:08 PM
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COLUMBIA - Fibromyalgia causes severe pain in the muscles and joints through the body. It affects an estimated nine million Americans.
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 8:11 PM
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COLUMBIA - Columbia Public Schools are still slashing the budget at Monday night's school board meeting.
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 9:55 PM
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COLUMBIA - Monday night citizens and school board members met at West Boulevard Elementary school to discuss safety for students.
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:58 PM
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FULTON - A plan to add trails to a remote portion of the Mark Twain National Forest is up for debate.
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 8:38 PM
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COLUMBIA - The Columbia Police Department needs a new leader.
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:15 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement officers are cracking down on people not wearing their seat belts.
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 5:06 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - The University of Missouri Board of Curators voted against Senate Bill 873.
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 5:47 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - With rising tuition rates, many parents worry about paying for their children's college education.
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 4:47 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - The Jefferson City Council is considering a plan to bring curbside recycling to the capitol.
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 5:33 PM
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COLUMBIA - The University of Missouri Board of Curators met Monday morning to take a stand on Senate Bill 873.
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 12:17 PM
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Tornadoes ripped through several states overnight.
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:14 AM
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COLUMBIA - Sunday marked the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day.
Published: Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 10:13 PM
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COLUMBIA - Just like the primary election, Missouri Democrats split right down the middle Saturday.
Published: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 4:14 PM
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COLUMBIA - With demands reaching record levels, it's easy to see why the food bank needs all the groceries they can get.
Published: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 5:05 PM
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COLUMBIA - Don't look now, but starting Monday, postage rates are going up again.
Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 8:52 PM
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AUXVASSE - One mid-Missouri woman is hoping to reach hundreds of mothers with her new book.
Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:46 PM
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STURGEON - Copper thefts turned even more destructive Friday morning as the thieves set fire to cover their tracks at a local construction site.
Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 4:25 PM
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COLUMBIA - An underage drinking sting on local stores revealed that, more often than not, clerks will not check the I.D. of a minor attempting to purchase alcohol.
Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 9:06 PM
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COLUMBIA - Going green is a popular term these days, and two men made it easier for mid-Missourians to do.
Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 9:09 PM
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COLUMBIA - With the exception of the male instructor, women on a voluntary construction crew are helping build houses for Habitat for Humanity.
Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 8:57 PM
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COLUMBIA - Oil prices are up again, and that has a ripple effect all the way to the grocery store.
Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:57 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - Attorneys general across the United States turned their sights this week on the social network Facebook.
Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 4:57 PM
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COLUMBIA - MU faculty told the chancellor they're not happy with the Compete Missouri plan.
Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 8:59 PM
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COLUMBIA - In Columbia Public Schools, parents are angry about the communication surrounding the different math pathways.
Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7:51 PM
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HARTSBURG - The federal government just completed an inventory of all federally maintained levees but left out all private levees.
Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 9:35 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - You may think being bald is only for old men.
Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 9:30 PM
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COLUMBIA - In the face of sky-high gas prices, Columbia Transit wants you to reconsider how you get around.
Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 6:23 PM
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COLUMBIA - The MU chancellor's "Compete Missouri" financial plan is under fire.
Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:38 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Matt Blunt is forging ahead in his fight with the Missouri House over digital archives.
Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 4:11 PM
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COLUMBIA - There is only one week left in this legislative session, and Missouri lawmakers are putting the final touches on legislation.
Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 4:18 PM
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COLUMBIA - A local branch of a global initiative has provided an important service to mid-Missouri parents, and one mother knows that this service can make all the difference.
Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 12:13 PM
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FULTON - Record high fuel prices are causing the city to find another way to distribute goods.
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 9:32 PM
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COLUMBIA - It's something that would concern most women when trying on clothes in the fitting room - a Peeping Tom.
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 8:55 PM
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COLUMBIA - When Columbia students enroll in high school, the public school system offers two math options: Traditional or Integrated.
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 5:34 PM
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COLUMBIA - The Central Missouri Food Bank has a problem on its hands: an increase in demand at a time where prices are rising.
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 10:21 PM
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SLATER - Slater hoped for New Dispatch Center.
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 9:27 PM
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COLUMBIA - A recent ballot initiative to end affirmative action sparked discussion about civil rights.
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 9:43 PM
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COLUMBIA - Military veterans returning from Iraq may not have to pay as much in tuition.
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 5:54 PM
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STURGEON - This week is National Arson Awareness week.
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 5:19 PM
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COLUMBIA - The rain is holding up a few baseball games, and not just for Wednesday.
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 5:17 PM
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COLUMBIA - It's bike, walk, and wheel week in Columbia.
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 5:26 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - State lawmakers had until Friday to approve next year's budget but got it done ahead of schedule.
Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 4:31 PM
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COLUMBIA - Some teachers said they disagree with the current high school level math system in the Columbia Public School System.
Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 11:46 PM
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CALIFORNIA - The Missouri House passed a controversial telecommunications bill on Monday.
Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 8:50 PM
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COLUMBIA - A new city program is attempting to provide more bike racks for residents frustrated with high gas prices.
Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 8:30 PM
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COLUMBIA - Mesaba is the latest airline to benefit from a federal subsidy called the Essential Air Service Program.
Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 8:40 PM
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COLUMBIA - A local homeowner's association held its annual meeting on Tuesday night.
Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 9:09 PM
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HERMANN- Crews imploded a fourth section of the old Missouri River Bridge in Hermann Tuesday, almost a year after the new bridge across the river opened.
Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 4:15 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - One of the candidates running for Missouri Governor is putting tax reform at the top of her election agenda.
Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 4:47 PM
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FULTON- Sir John Major visits Westminter's campus.
Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 12:49 PM
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COLUMBIA - If you haven't filled up your gas tank for a few days, there's more sticker shock in store.
Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 8:58 PM
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COLUMBIA - The name of a new business in mid-Missouri makes its owner sound like a super hero.
Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 11:38 PM
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COLUMBIA - Rural Missourians could be the focus of the small screen - for their own health.
Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 8:47 PM
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COLUMBIA - According to an MU Extention nutritionist, grocery shoppers spend about $2.17 per minute in the grocery store.
Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 9:21 PM
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COLUMBIA - A three-vehicle crash on I-70 westbound claimed a woman's life and snarled traffic for over an hour on Monday.
Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 5:24 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY - Imagine having to breathe into something before you can start you car.
Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 6:14 PM